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Properties of Matter
Mushrooming marshmallows
Enrichment Activity for 5-11 11-14
- Level Elementary
What you need
- Wine saver or coffee saver with pump
- Wine bottle or coffee container
- Marshmallows
Instructions
- Put a handful of small marshmallows into the bottle or container.
- Put a stopper in the top and pump out as much air as you can.
Results and Explanation
The marshmallows should grow to become much larger. When you release the stopper they should collapse to their previous size.
